The length of time for the expiration date or "best used before" date depends on the type of product, as well as the brand.

Perishable items (such as flax oils or certain probiotics) generally have shorter expiration dates. Although our warehouse is fully air-conditioned, these more fragile items are put in cold storage (freezer or refrigeration unit) for maximum freshness.

Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct expiration dates for all incoming products. However, discrepancies do occur from time to time. This being said, the exceptionally high turnover at iHerb ensures that our inventory is among the freshest in the industry.

Shipping Weight:

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0.52 lbs (0.24 kg)

Shipping Weight

The Shipping Weight includes the product, protective packaging material and the actual shipping box. In addition, the Shipping Weight may be adjusted for the Dimensional Weight (e.g. length, width &amp; height) of a package. It is important to note that certain types of products (e.g. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. As such, these products will reflect a higher Shipping Weight compared to the unprotected product.

Taking care to preserve the herb's natural vibrancy, vitamins, enzymes, bio-active components and flavor is the factor that delivers this delicious product to you. Mate available today is typically aged for at least one year. However, we deliver something special - Fresh Yerba Mate, with all the secrets of nature still intact. We process our Mate immediately upon harvest, seal in opaque, airtight packaging, and rush export to preserve freshness.

Low Heat, No Smoky Flavor

We carefully dry our herb using a process that protects its vital nutrients and natural flavor, which is smooth and delicious.

Generous Portions

Our extra large size tea bags produce a rich cup of tea.

Certified Organic

We use only 100% certified organic Yerba Mate, responsibly grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, preserving the environment where Yerba Mate is grown.

We Trade Fairly

Discover Yerba Mate

South America's premier herb tea giving you great feeling energy...

Stands Out in the Crowd of Energizers

Mate enhances mental clarity, gives long lasting energy, while found by most to be free from the unpleasant side effects associated with coffee and other energizers. Thus Mate Factor is a... Healthy Alternative to Coffee.

More Antioxidants than Green Tea

Studies indicate that Yerba Mate is higher in antioxidants than green tea, partly due to its high polyphenol content. Yerba Mate also contains vitamins including C, B1 and B2, as well as minerals important for metabolism including chromium, copper, iron, manganese, potassium and zinc. Our Mate is rich in bio-active compounds including chlorophyll, pantothenic acid, quercetin and rutin.

Helps Support Good Health

Yerba Mate has traditionally been associated with increased metabolism, weight loss, and notable increases in vigor due to high concentrations of vitamin, minerals, and amino acids.

Suggested Use

Preparation Hints:

Pour hot (but not too hot) water over tea bag and allow to steep for 3-5 minutes. We find using water under 160° makes the best tasting Mate tea, Try sweetening with honey or agave. For a richer brew, try adding your favorite milk. Yerba Mate is also great cold. If you're on the go, try dropping two or more tea bags into a quart of bottled water. Shake it up, let steep for 5 or more minutes and it's ready to drink. For a fruity iced Mate Tea, cold steep two or more tea bags and mix in your favorite frozen juice concentrate.

Be creative, experiment! There are many ways to enjoy Yerba Mate...Every day!